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Job 38:23

Job 38:23
Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

By what way is the light parted,.... That is, dost thou know by what way it is parted or divided? as at the first…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Which I have reserved - As if they were carefully treasured up to be brought forth as they shall be needed. The idea is,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Reserved against the time of trouble - לעת צר leeth tsar, "to the season of strictness," i.e., the season when the earth…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 38:12-24

The Lord here proceeds to ask Job many puzzling questions, to convince him of his ignorance, and so to shame him for his…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Compare such passages as Jos 10:11; Psa 68:14; Isa 30:30; Eze 13:13.